Thursday's high reached 83 degrees in Anderson and Atlanta, breaking Atlanta's 81-degree record set in 1946. Anderson had a tougher record to beat: 88 degrees set in 1967.

Still, an 83-degree day is 19 degrees above normal, said Doug Outlaw, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service. Highs next week are forecast to be 10 degrees above normal, but that doesn't mean they can't drop.

"We all know that we've had snowstorms in March," Zungoli said. "The way the weather is now I don't think you can bet on anything being consistent."

One thing is certain: Pollen is in the air.

Warmth encourages flowers to bloom prematurely, producing plenty of pollen and in turn, allergies. Early-blooming pear, dogwood and cherry bring sneezes and wheezes with them for those with allergies and asthma. Their effect is not mild. Anderson's four-day pollen forecast ranked 10.6 on a scale of 12, according to Pollen.com.

Tuesday is the first day of spring, but Stephanie Johnson is holding out for a freeze. She lived in New Jersey before moving to Anderson and is used to snowy winters. Anderson has received no significant snow this season.

"I am a little disappointed, but I like spring," she said. "I just don't like it when it's real hot."